Municipal water main replacement projects cut ductile iron pipe with laser welded blades rated for abrasive iron.
Water utility contractors replacing aging ductile iron mains cut pipe in trenches under live system pressure constraints. Protec Tools laser welded diamond blades handle abrasive iron cutting on high-torque cut-off saws while maintaining segment retention required for trench safety.
Blade Requirements
- Laser welded segments for trench cutting near crews and equipment.
- Hard bond to resist rapid wear from iron and mineral scale.
- Diameter sized for pipe wall thickness and saw guard clearance.
Field Protocol
- Secure pipe and depressurize line per utility authority procedure.
- Use steady feed rate to avoid blade binding in thick pipe walls.
- Allow cooling intervals on continuous cutting shifts.
Protec Tools supports municipal contractors with utility-rated blade supply programs.
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